Chinese 19th Century 8-Panel Dancer's Belt with a cotton or linen waist band in blue with cord ties to ends, the band suspending loose strips of silk ending with shaped applique panels with descending Bats or Ruyi Heads at the tops, embroidered in colors and laid gold wrapped threads, with birds & flowering branches, and ending with macrame fringe, the sides with 2 separate green and a row of 5 red tassels with endless knots on cords. Approximate total height to top of waist band 36 inches (91.5 cm.). Width of waist band 39 inches (99 cm.).

Age related wear along edges with a few loose threads, a few of colored ribbons hanging from Bats or Ruyi Heads missing; minor stains and small repairs. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.